MAMA'S SELECTION

Istanbul is a city who gathers 1000 years of history and the meeting of two civilizations. If you have a taste for adventure and discoveries, you won’t regret this destination. To enjoy the most of your stay on the Bosporus without getting caught in tourist traps, you can rely on MAMA. She knows the place very well.

MAMA says let’s eat

You like us, for sure, but you want to try another restaurant? You will find all the typical Turkish meals combined with a gastronomic savoir-faire at Flamingo or Munferit, or again Yakup 2, Lokal, Morro, Ara Cafe, Big Chefs, Kantin, Savoy, Cuppa, Journey...

MAMA says go out

If you feel like having a drink in one of the wonderful streets of the city, you can get to the Flamingo. If you rather are in a rooftop mood, just try the 360° and of course, the MAMA SHELTER. Besides, the Nardis Jazz Club or the Araf Café will fulfill live music lovers.

MAMA says educate yourself

You want to stay in yourroom enjoying the design by Starck? We understand, but do not forget to go and discover the city. Istanbul is famous for being the realm of thousand years of history. So many stories are written on every wall and on every people’s faces. You may love to visit St Sophia, the bazar, the archeological museums or Istanbul Modern, the city is full of surprises for every tastes.

MAMA says let’s shop

Are you looking for something very typical, or something new ? Don't miss our shop! But your should also definitely try the Grand Bazaar and its 4000 shops! But we warn you, you’ll get best prices only if you negotiate.

MAMA says don’t miss

The Topkapi Palace will certainly amaze you. It is located over the Golden Horn, Marmara and the Bosporus. If you are looking for something less usual, try the Yerebatan. Finally, you can save some time to take a cruise to the Prince islands and take a bath in Turquoise water of the Marmara Sea.

Istanbul Guide

Mama Shelter Istanbul is ideally located at 50 Istiklal Street, the pedestrianised street in the Beyoğlu district right in the centre of Istanbul, a popular 19th century upmarket neighbourhood that is today enjoying a wonderful resurgence. This is the soul of Istanbul: streets thronged with thousands of people and filled with art galleries, theatres, cinemas and trendy bars and restaurants.It is also well connected, just 30 minutes from the airport and near metro line 2 and the historic tram.Mama has made its home between Asia and Europe, at the centre of the modern world.

Istanbul, it’s this city which buzzes, oozes culture, invites you to travel and will definitely leave you breathless.We are here to help you discover it to the full: the most typical places, the historical corners, the designer stores, the galleries, the best bars and restaurants… We will help you to see Istanbul through MAMA’s eyes, and trust us, you won’t be disappointed!

Tepebaşi Katli Otoparki (parking)

Güven Kat Otoparki (parking)

Kartal Otopark (parking)

Galatasaray Kapali Otoparki (parking)

Galatasaray Lisesi Otoparki (parking)

Istikal Otoparki (parking)

Halas Sok. Otoparki (parking)

Maya

They do not use traditional menus. The chef will cook with what he has fresh and seasonal. Every day a new list, every day something fresh!

(0212) 252 6884

Address:

Kemankeş Cd No:35, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Bej

Another member of the up and coming Karaköy neighborhood, Bej Karaköy Restaurant offers an art-deco interior style with a European demeanor in its outside terrace where all the chairs face the road like a cafe in Paris. With a light menu of daily soups accompanied by sandwiches and salads and other warm snack-like dishes...

Address:

Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mh., 34420 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 251 7195

Yakup 2

Yakup is one of the best and most famous taverns of Istanbul, which have hundreds of frequenters. The restaurant have a intellectual client profile in addition to its tasteful mezzes diversity accompanied with Rakı... Reservation is required, especially at the weekend.

Address:

Asmalı Mescit Caddesi, No:35, 34425 Asmalımescit - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 249 2925

Asmali Cavit

With the sprit of its decoration and specialties, Asmalı Cavit makes you experience the old traditional tavern culture. The owner walks through all the tables where all the clients have a harmony each other. The prices are surprisingly average.

Address:

Asmalımescit Caddesi, No: 16/D Asmalımescit - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 4950

Meze

As you can guess from its name, full of Turkish mezes in different styles. With its white table clothes, it is one of the nice places to try the Turkish rakı.

Address:

Meşrutiyet Caddesi 83/b, Şişhane, Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 8302

Demeti

Here, you can have all the Turkish mezzes which you may imagine. Though there are a lot of arrangements at the bar to take the attention of the neighborhood, the tavern identity remains the same.

Address:

Şimşirci Sokak, No:6, 34430 Cihangir - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 244 0628

Cuppa

For those who are addicted to health, well, here you may find vegetable and fruit juice coupled together! It's not just apple or organce juice, there is a diversity of 40 kind of cocktails. Menu is full of healthy food as well.. Ideal For breakfast!

Address:

Yeni Yuva Sokak, No:22, 34433 Cihangir - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 249 5723

Susam Cafe

The restaurant was a patisserie before its revision, which is now a neighborhood lounge bar. Since it's so rare in Turkey, you can enjoy the opportunity to have one around.

Address:

Susam Sokak, No:11, 34430 Cihangir - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 251 5995

White Mill

From pancake to pasta, meat to desserts you can find everything here! Moreover, in addition to their fully-organic meals, all the dishes are cooked and served as you make them at home.

Address:

Susam Sokak, No:13, 34430 Cihangir - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 2895

Journey

With the full menu, you can start your day with your breakfast and finish the day with diner without going out of this place… All the dishes are prepared with the organic materials and totally natural. Even the bread is made in-house. Briefly, if you search both for health and taste, Journey is the right address to go.

Address:

Kılıçalipaşa Mah. Akarsu Cad. No: 21/A
34433 Cihangir - İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 244 8989

Savoy

Serves Turkish mezzes and mainly fish dishes for a reasonable price.

Address:

Bakraç Sokak, No:32, 34433 Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 249 3382

49

It's a place where you will have love at first sight with the homemade pizzas and the atmosphere! Local Turkish wines from the island of Bozcaada is being served.

Address:

Turnacıbaşı Caddesi No:49, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 249 0048

Morro

Morro has a menu with a wide range of wines in addition to their 20 different types of Pizzas cooked in wood fire. Their suggestion after dinner is their home-made limoncello.

Address:

Turnacıbaşı Caddesi, No:6, 34425 Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 2550

Lokal

The chefs of Lokal are from Thailand. Possible to find Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Mexican and Lebanese cuisine It's one of the most known places of the city which have a bohemian and minimal style.

(0212) 245 5743

Address:

Asmalı Mescit Mh., İstiklal Cd No:186, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Pera Thai

Pera Thai is the Istanbul branch of the Bua Khao restaurant of Cairo. To discover another interesting corner of Beyoğlu, Pera Thai, awarded "The Chosen Restaurant" by Thailand Commerce Ministry since 2006, is one of the best ways to eat good food at a good price.

Address:

Meşrutiyet Caddesi, No:74, 34420 Şişhane - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 245 5726

Miss Pizza

All the pizzas are cooked in the big wood oven in front of your eyes and very delicious. The prices are also average and agreeable.

Address:

Meşrutiyet Caddesi, No:86/A, 34420 Tünel - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 251 3234

Big Chefs

The menu is a modern reinterpret of the world cuisine and traditional Turkish cuisine. You should try…

(0212) 251 7180

Address:

Meşrutiyet Caddesi 176, Şişhane, Istanbul

Kırıntı

From breakfast to fajitas, vegetarian menu to diet menu, you can find everything you search for here! You can try one of the special cocktails while you are waiting for your pizza…

Address:

Abdi İpekçi Caddesi, No:32, 34365 Nişantaşı / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 291 2692

Den Cafe

You should try the breakfast even though there are lots of other specialties from world cuisine. Try them all with the calmness of the white decoration and sweet little tables.

Address:

Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi, No:12/1, 34365 Nişantaşı / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 224 2470

Delicatessen

The menu has a cave of 2000 wines and great range of charcuterie products with a percept of "signature catering". For those who love to taste, Delicatessen is the right address to have "good food". Don't forget to reserve your table before you go.

Address:

Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi, No:19, 34365 Nişantaşı / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 225 0604

Kantin

The food we serve at Kantin as ‘New Istanbul Cuisine’. It’s based on the heritage of Istanbul which is a melting pot of cultures, thanks to Greeks, Armenians, Jews and Turks who have all contributed to it throughout the history. There is such a distinction as Istanbul cuisine, which is the most refined of what is known as Turkish cuisine.

(0212) 219 31 14

Address:

Akkavak Sokağı 30,
34365 Nişantaşı
İstanbul

Antiocha

Basic Turkish food is delicious (think savory grilled meats and eggplant a million ways), but after a while, your taste buds beg you to branch out. Luckily, the entire south-eastern swath of the country, has a rich culinary history that's easy to explore without ever leaving Istanbul.

Address:

Minare Sokak, No:21 Asmalımescit - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 1100

Zubeyir

Incontestably, Zübeyir Ocakbaşı is one of the best kebab restaurants of the city. The fame of its meats have already been known so let's try the amazing salads as well.

Address:

İstiklal Caddesi Bekar Sokak, No:28, 34425 Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 293 3951

Mavra

Mavra, one of the hidden heavens of Istanbul, gives you the French atmosphere with its little table and chairs in front of the door. It's an enjoyable place with a design corner and a shuffle of local and international nostalgic hits.

Address:

Serdarı Ekrem Sokak, No:31/A, 34425 Galata - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 7488

Refik

53 years of history... An atmosphere where you can drink, try Turkish traditional mezze. You can also enjoy eating outside in Summer.

Address:

Sofyalı Sokak, No:6, 34425 Asmalımescit - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 243 2834

Date

Date Designer's Corner is hosting three different designers in every corner. On the other side, you can taste the delicious Turkish-Mediterranean cuisine, prepared with the fresh food.

Address:

Asmalı Mescit Mh.Ensiz Sk No:1, 34340Şişhane - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 243 8127

Cochine

Offering an authentic culinary experience of the Vietnamese cuisine, Cochine is a bit of a hidden but cool and funky restaurant with a mostly foreign clientele. Open for lunch & dinner.

Gram

The food reflects a connection with the land and the seasons that was never lost in Turkey, despite the country’s rapid modernization and urbanization. And while the menu at Gram is also undeniably contemporary, it’s nothing fancy.

Address:

Asmalı Mescit Mah. Meşrutiyet Cd 107/D, 34200
İstiklal/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 243 1048

Giritli

Giritli is an authentic place, located in an old traditional Turkish house. You can find the great examples of Turkish mezes and fish dishes.

Address:

İstanbul Üniversitesi, No:8, 34122 Sultanahmet / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 458 2270

Sabahattin Balıkçısı

Balıkçı Sabahattin is the proof that you can eat good fish away from Bosphorous as well. The reservation is obligation.

Address:

Seyit Hasan Sokak, No:50, 34122 Sultanahmet / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 458 1824

Hamdi

Since 1970, Hamdi Restaurant is presenting delicious examples of Southeast cuisine to Istanbulloites. You should also enjoy watching the Istanbul ferries with the crowd of the port while eating your dinner on the terrace.

Address:

Kalçin Sokak, No:17, 34110 Eminönü / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 528 0390

Develi

If you want to taste the real traditional cuisine of Southeast of Turkey, Develi is the best address. Since 1912, they still have the same quality…

Address:

Gümüşyüzük Sk. No:7 Samatya / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 529 0833

Füreya

In a short period of time, it became one of Istanbul's preferred cute boutique restaurants. You can eat fresh fish, cooked in different styles.

Ara Cafe

Ara cafe have a warm atmosphere with its wooden tables and colorful glass door. The place, where most of the film-makers use to go, is full of the tasteful specialties of Mediterranean and Aegean cuisine. Place is owned by the famous photographer ara Güler.

Address:

Tosbağa Sokak, No: 8/A Galatasaray - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 245 4105

Şimdi Cafe

This chic, quiet cafe is called Simdi (Now) and it is the first floor of a very trendy old Pera building. The interior is well decorated and so much relaxing than having your coffee in Markiz Passage

Address:

Asmalı Mescit Sokak, No:5, 34425 Asmalımescit - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 5443

Emine Ana Tantuni

The special taste of Emine Ana's tantunis come from the veal meat. The concassé meat is served by red pepper, parsley, onion and tomatos. Emine Ana is the meeting venue of the people after night clubs.

Address:

Billurcu Sokak, No:5/A, 34425 Taksim - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 8430

Nardis Bar Club

A real jazz club with a great diversity of artists, musicians… You can experience the club comfort while you are listening a concert or watching a performance.

Address:

Kule Sokak, No:8 Galata - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 244 6327

Kiki Bar & Club

Kiki is an internationally known gastro-pub in the heart of Istanbul. They host DJs minimum 4 nights of the week. The garden is also very nice for the summer.

Address:

Katip Çelebi Mh., Sıraselviler Cd No:42, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 243 5373

Minimüzikhol

MiniMüzikhol has been launched to assist those good old deprived souls who want to experience some subculture first-hand. We are also musical wanderers, and would be very excited to be subjected to your take on music, be it recorded or performed. Get in touch!

Address:

Cihangir Mh., Soğancı Sk No:1, Cihangir - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 245 1718

Otto

With its motto ‘’Good Food, Good Music’’ Otto became one of the trendsetting venues. Today Otto is at your service as Restaurant, Cafe, Bar and Night Club

Address:

Asmalı Mescit Mh., Şehbender Sk No:5, Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 6588

Novo

You can enjoy dancing, good music and good beer. You can see people from all the ages enjoying the dance music.

Address:

Asmalı Mescit Mh., 34430 Beyoğlu/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 5952

TekTekci

(533) 774 7460

Address:

Tomtom Mah., Akarsu Sk No:2, Beyoğlu Merkez/Istanbul

Babylon

Turkey’s leading live music venue. Babylon presents a monthly program featuring eclectic selections from jazz to reggae, world music to electronica, Latin to Turkish vibes as well as indie pop and rock acts.

Indigo

Salon IKSV

Salon hosts classical, jazz, rock, alternative and world music concerts, theatre and dance performances along with panels and conferences.

Address:

Evliya Çelebi Mh., Sadi Konuralp Cd No:5, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 334 0752

Love Dance Point (Gay club)

Love Dance Point is a prime gay/hetero friendly club in Istanbul.

Address:

Ergenekon Mh., Hastane Sk No:1, 80270, İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 296 3358

Tek Yön (Gay club)

A real gay club with great animations and show during the week..

Address:

Cihangir Mh. Sıraselviler Cd No:63, 34425 Taksim - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 5376

Babylon Lounge

Babylon Lounge welcomes you on back street of Babylon with its happy hours before concerts, after parties, a wide diversity of DJ sets and renewed cocktail menu.

Address:

Asmalı Mescit Mh., Jurnal Sk No:4, 34420 Beyoğlu / Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 245 3800

Biber

Besides the cocktails and the tapas menu of Biber, you can taste the sushi's of "Ninja Sushi" at the bar.

Address:

Harbiye Mh., 34367 Şişli/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 231 4105

Bunka Restaurant

The Japanese restaurant Café Bunka located at the entrance floor of Japanese Culture Center, offers a real Japanese ambiance to its guests with their food culture.

+90 212 251 15 80

Address:

Istiklal Cad. Ana Cesme Sok. No:3 34435 Beyoglu Istanbul

Bayramoğlu Döner

This simple fixed menu restaurant on the Asian side offers one of the best döner dürüm in town.

Address:

Seyfi Baba Sokak No:2, 34805 Kavacık/Istanbul

Tel: (0216) 413 00 45

Bebek Balıkçısı

This elegant seafood restaurant located in Bebek, one of the best districts in İstanbul, right on the waterfront with very good food and service.

Address:

Cevdet Paşa Caddesi No:26, 34342 Bebek/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 263 3447

Beyti

Founded in 1945, Beyti is one of the oldest & most popular high end meat restaurant in Istanbul. The venue has indoor and outdoor seating and the food & service are very good, with an extensive wine list.

Address:

Orman Sokak No:8, 34153 Bakırköy/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 663 29 90

Borsa

Open since 1927, Borsa serves top notch Turkish cuisine in elegant surroundings with impeccable service. We recommend to eat outdoor.

Address:

Vaniköy Caddesi No:12, 34684 Kandilli/Istanbul

Tel: (0216) 460 03 04

Çiya Kadiköy

The awarded venue offers a menu that changes every day with an eclectic repertoire of dishes from Ottoman and Turkish cuisine.

Address:

Güneşli Bahçe Sokak No:48/B, 34710 Kadıköy/Istanbul

Tel: (0216) 336 30 13

Flamingo

An Istanbul new comer serving Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner with a nice cocktail bar.

Address:

Asker Ocağı Caddesi No:1, 34435 Beyoğlu/ Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 232 6868

House Cafe Ortaköy

Turkish classics to international favourites can be found at this ultra design cafe located on the Bosphorus. From grilled meats, pastas, pizzas, to salads you have several choices. Also their special weekly menu offers you new tastes to try.

Address:

Salhane Sokak No:1, 34347 Ortaköy/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 227 2699

Kiva Han

To try real Anatolian recipes from cold starters to mains, Kiva Han is one of the best Turkish cuisine restaurants in Istanbul.

Address:

Galata Kulesi Sokak No:4, 34420 Galata/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 0037

Köşebaşı Restaurant

Köşebaşı Restaurant is a place where you can try the best selections of Southeast Anatolian cuisine, specially Kebabs, with friendly service and a good ambience.

Address:

Çamlık Sokak, No:15, 34330 Levent / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 270 2433

Lucca Bebek

Lucca is a very popular restaurant and bar in Bebek - guaranteed to be crowded. It has high ceilings, a minimalist decor and lively bar with live DJ music. The menu includes an eclectic assortment of international dishes including tapas. Reservations highly recommended.

Address:

Cevdet Paşa Caddesi, No:51, 34342 Bebek / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 257 1555

Ma'Na

Ma'Na is a modern Turkish meyhane (tavern) that serves mezes as well as main courses in a modern setting, where outdoor seats are also available.

Address:

Fransız Geçidi No:53, 34425 Karaköy/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 293 0993

Mangerie Bebek

Located on the terrace of a residential building, Managerie benefits from indoor & outdoor seating with a Bosphorus view. Wonderful choice of breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and main courses.

Address:

Cevdet Paşa Caddesi No:69, 34342 Bebek/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 263 5199

Mano Burger

A casual American style burger restaurant where the menu includes seven types of burgers, ranging from the basic chicken or fish.

Address:

Asmalı Mescit Sokak No:7, 34435 Beyoğlu/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 7542

Münferit

Münferit is a modern Turkish tavern, with its tasty mezes. The venue is great for dinner and also a good option for post-dinner dancing with its great sound and cozy atmosphere.

Address:

Yeni Çarşı Caddesi No:19, 34435 Beyoğlu/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 5067

Nusr-et Etiler

One of the best and most trendy steakhouse in Istanbul where the quality of the food is always consistent and delicious.

Address:

Büyükhanlı Etiler Sitesi, No:6, 34337 Etiler - Beşiktaş / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 265 3037

Pandeli

Open since 1901 and serving Turkish and Greek cuisine, Pandeli is an Istanbul landmark that is very popular with tourists.

Address:

Mısır Çarşısı No:1, 34110 Eminönü/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 527 3909

Sensus Wine & Cheese

If you would like to taste just the Turkish wines, Sensus is one of the best options.

Address:

Büyükhendek Caddesi, No:5 Kuledibi- Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 245 5657

Sunset

Located on a hill below Ulus Park, Sunset offers an amazing view of the Bosphorus. Turkish & International cuisine is served as well as sushi. An excellent choice for a business dinner or to celebrate a special event.

Venue also has an extensive wine list with international and domestic favourites and cigar selections. Reservations are highly recommended.

Address:

Adnan Saygun Caddesi No:2, 34340 Ulus/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 287 0357

Ulus 29

Ulus 29 is a fancy restaurant with international and Turkish cuisine along with sushi. Indoor and outdoor dining areas offering an amazing view of the Bosphorus. Reservations are highly recommended.

Address:

Adnan Saygun Caddesi, No:71/1, 34340 Ulus / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 358 2929

Yeni Lokanta

A brand new venue in Istanbul with a menu of Turkish dishes that are both profoundly original while maintaining a healthy disposition by Chef Civan Er.

Address:

Kumbaracı Yokuşu No:66, 34435 Beyoğlu/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 2550

Nicole

Nicole is the brand new favourite of the culinary scene of Istanbul. Its perfection in the fusion of fresh seafood, meat and seasonal ingredients is one of the experiences you should have in Istanbul.

Address:

Tom Tom Kaptan Sokak No:18, 34435 Beyoğlu/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 4467

Ataturk Library

The Atatürk public library is situated on a sloping site with an excellent view of the Bosphorus.

Address:

Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, 34425 Gumussuyu/Taksim, Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 249 9565

Robinson Bookstore

You may find all kind of books, especially art, design, language and photography books, guides, magazines.

Address:

Tomtom Mh., İstiklal Cd No:195, 34433 Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 293 6968

D&R Music&Bookstore

Magazines, Turkish and foreign books, electronics, hobby products, prestige books and wide collection of international music CD's and DVD's...

Address:

İstiklal Caddesi , No:55, 34435 Beyoğlu / Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 243 9904

Mephisto Bookstore

A stationary shop with a wide collection of books, magazines, music CDs, DVDs and many others.

Address:

İstiklal Cd No:125, İstiklal/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 249 0696

Pandora

One of the biggest book stores of Turkey, which also has a wide range of international books and publications.

Zilberman Gallery

Represents internationally acclaimed Turkish and international artists with outstanding works and also leading young Turkish artists. Visiting Hours:Tuesday - Friday: 11.00 until 19.30Saturday: 12.00 until 19.00

Egeran Galeri

The gallery program is multi-generational and consists of a mix of international and Turkish artists whose practice is rooted in the conceptual art tradition. Egeran Gallery represents artists and presents special collaborative projects.Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 11.00-18.00

Address:

Kemankeş Mah. Tophane İskele Cd No:12/A Kemankeş/İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 251 1251

Soda Gallery

The gallery program is multi-generational and consists of a mix of international and Turkish artists whose practice is rooted in the conceptual art tradition. Egeran Gallery represents artists and presents special collaborative projects.Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 11.00-18.00.

Address:

Şakayık Sokak No:1, 34365 Nişantaşı, İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 231 8988

Arter Gallery

ARTER is conceived as an exhibition space and its programs are created with the aim of encouraging production of contemporary artworks, providing a platform of visibility for artistic practices, producing and presenting exhibitions curated from the VKF Contemporary Art Collection, as well as from private collections and archives.Visiting Hours:Tuesday- Thursday 11:00- 19:00Friday - Sunday 12:00-20.00

Address:

İstiklal Caddesi, No:211, 34433 Tünel - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 243 3767

Borusan Müzik Evi

Borusan Music Evi hosts the well-known artists of contemporary music and jazz are at the core of its program covering other genres such as world music, classical music and some major exhibitions.Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 11.00-19.00

Salt Galata

SALT Galata is organized to enable a challenging, multi-layered program that includes SALT Research, which offers public access to thousands of print and digital resources; a 219-capacity Auditorium; the renovated Ottoman Bank Museum; Workshop spaces; an Open Archive where archival research projects are interpreted and discussed; a temporary exhibition space; as well as a Café, Restaurant and Bookstore. Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 12.00-20.00 Sunday: 12.00-18.00

Address:

Banka Sokak, No:11, 34420 Şişhane - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 334 2200

Istanbul Modern

Embraces a global vision to collect, preserve, exhibit and document works of modern and contemporary art and make them accessible to art lovers.Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Sunday: 10.00-18.00Thursday: 10.00-20.00

Galeri Nev

A key figure in representing contemporary art of Turkey in the international art scene and continues to work with major modern and contemporary artists.Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 11:00-18:30

Address:

İstiklal Caddesi, No:163, 34425 Galatasaray - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 1525

Pi Artworks Gallery

Turkish and international contemporary artists with a focus to meet the perspectives of the primary art market. Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday 10:30-19:30

Address:

İstiklal Caddesi, No:4, 34430 Galatasaray - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 293 7103

Daire Gallery

Daire Gallery is an open venue where modern and independent artworks are exhibited. In addition hosting personal exhibitions, they aim to examine the cultural issues of the discriminating environment of art by creating concept focused exhibitions. Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 11.00-18.30Only with reservations on Sunday and Saturdays

Address:

Bogazkesen caddesi, No:65/D, 34433Tophane / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 5259

İstanbul Arkeoloji Museum

The Istanbul Archaeology Museums (Turkish: İstanbul Archeology Müzeleri) is a group of three archaeological museums located in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey, near Gülhane Park and Topkapı Palace. It houses over one million objects that represent almost all of the eras and civilizations in world history.Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Sunday: 09.00-19.00, Closed on Sundays.

Address:

Cankurtaran Mh., Alemdar Cad, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 520 7741

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date of its dedication in 360 until 1453, it served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire. The building was a mosque from 1453 until 1931, when it was secularized. It was opened as a museum on 1 February 1935. Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Sunday: 09.00-19.00.

Address:

Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet Fatih

Tel: (0212) 522 1750

Mosaic Museum

Located close to Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, at Arasta Bazaar. The museum houses mosaics from the Byzantine period, unearthed at the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople. Visiting Hours:09.00-17.00. Closed on Wednesdays.

Address:

Lüleciler Arastası Sokak, 80200 Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 518 1205

Aya Irini

A former Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It is open as a museum every day except Monday but requires special permission for admission. Visiting requires a permission from Topkapı palace.Visiting Hours: 09.00-17.00 (15 Oct.-15 April), Closed on Mondays.09.00-19.00 (15 April-15 Oct.), Closed on Mondays.

Address:

Cankurtaran Mh., 34122 Fatih/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 528 4500

Sultanahmet / Blue Mosque

Sultanahmet Square is one of the most famous squares of Istanbul. It was known as a hippodrome at the period of Byzantine Empire.

Address:

At Meydanı No:7, 34122 Fatih, İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 458 0776

Chora Mosque

The Church of the Holy Savior in Chora is located in Karagümrük district of Istanbul. It's a monument that was used as a church in Byzantine period and as a mosque after the conquest of Constantinople. Hours: Visiting Hours:09.00-16.30. Closed on Wednesdays.

Address:

Kariye cami Sokak, No:29, 34200 Fatih / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 631 9241

Edisyon

Edisyon is an exhibition space for independent creators of photography, prints, paintings, design objects, etc. It aims to be an open and continuously expanding portfolio. By doing this, it will try to register and create a collective memory of independent works. Each edition will be created with a model chosen by its creator; made and signed in limited quantities.Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 12.00-19.00

Address:

Bostanbaşı Caddesi, No:20/A, 34425 Çukurcuma - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 245 4310

Dolmabahçe Palace

Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coastline of the Bosporus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922, apart from a 22-year interval (1887–1909) in which Yıldız Palace was used.Visiting Hours:09.00-16.00, Closed on Mondays and Thursdays.

Address:

Vişnezade Mh., 34357 Beşiktaş/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 236 9000

Basilica Cistern

The largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The cistern, located 500 feet (150 m) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian.Visiting Hours:Everyday: 09.00-17.30

Address:

Şeftali Sokak, No:6, 34122 Sultanahmet / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 522 1259

Topkapı Palace

A large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 600 year history.As well as a royal residence, the palace was a setting for state occasions and royal entertainments. It is now a major tourist attraction.Visiting Hours:09.00-16.00, Closed on Tuesdays.

Tel: (0212) 512 0480

Yeni Mosque

The Yeni Cami, The New Mosque or Mosque of the Valide Sultan is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is situated on the Golden Horn at the southern end of the Galata Bridge. It is one of the best-known sights of Istanbul.Visiting Hours:Everyday

Address:

Rüstem Paşa Mh., 34116 Fatih/Istanbul

Tophane-i Amirhane

The building Tophane-i Amire, built in the period of Ottoman Empire by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, used as the most important army industries organization after the revisions of Sultans. Visiting Hours:10.00-17.00, Closed on Mondays.

Address:

Kılıçali Paşa Mh., 34433 Beyoğlu/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 293 4648

İlayda

The gallery offers an effective and confidential alternative for the sale of works of art from and on behalf of private individuals and institutions. We provide consulting and collection advising for our individual and corporate clients.Visiting Hours:Monday-Saturday: 10.00-19.00

Address:

Ali Paşa Değirmeni Sokak No:12, 34425 Karaköy / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 243 31 00

Pilevneli Project

Focuses on creating resources and added value for the Turkish art market.Pilevneli Project aims to form a bridge between artists and art professionals by constructing itself as a project space. Visiting Hours:Weekdays: 10.00-18.00Saturday: 12.00-18.00, Closed on Sundays.

Galerist -Tepebaşı

Founded in 2001, Galerist is the pioneering contemporary art gallery that hosts exhibitions for Turkish and international artists in Istanbul’s two different locations, Tepebaşı and Hasköy. Both sites are located in the city’s most vibrant areas for art and culture.Visiting Hours:11:00-19:00, Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Address:

Meşrutiyet Caddesi, No:67/1, 34420 Odakule - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 1896

Depo

Depo is a space for critical debate and cultural exchange in the city center of Istanbul and the first initiative in Turkey to focus on regional collaborations among Turkey and countries in the Caucasus, the Middle East and the Balkans. Besides its artistic program composed of exhibitions and screenings, Depo addresses the socio-political implications of socially engaged art practices in the region and organizes conferences, workshops, lectures and panel discussions.Visiting Hours:11.00-19.00, Closed on Mondays.

Address:

Lüleci Hendek Caddesi No.12, 34425 Tophane, İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 3956

Siemens Sanat

Siemens Sanat is a contemporary art center which was founded within the framework of Siemens's corporate social responsibility. From its opening up until now, Siemens Sanat which aims to bring together young faces in contemporary art with art-lovers, was a venue where contemporary art works of young artists were exhibited.Visiting Hours:Everyday: 10.00-19.00

Address:

Pürtelaş Hasan Efendi Mh., 34427 Beyoğlu/Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 334 1104

Museum Of Innocence

Pamuk has established an actual "Museum of Innocence", based on the museum described in the book. The museum exhibits the clothes , materials, dreams and the things of the characters of the book.Visiting Hours:Wednesday- Sunday: 10:00-18:00Friday: 10:00-2100

Pg Art Gallery

Art Sümer Gallery

ArtSümer, founded in 2005 by Aslı Sümer, focuses on representing the cutting-edge contemporary art of Turkey. Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 11.00-19.00

Address:

Mumhane Caddesi Laroz Han, No:67, 34425 Karaköy / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 249 1035

Gallery Mana

Gallery Manâ, located in the Tophane district of Istanbul, is a converted wheat mill that dates to the 19th century and features 400 square meters of exhibition space. Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 11:00-18:00 Mondays by appointment only.

Address:

Ali Paşa Değirmeni Sokak No:16, 34425 Karaköy / Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 243 6666

Gallery Apel

Gallery Apel, which hosts the works of contemporary art, is also one of the oldest galleries of Beyoğlu district.Visiting Hours:11.30-18.30 except Sundays and Mondays.

Address:

Hayriye Cad. No:5/A 80060 Galatasaray - Beyoğlu, İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 292 7236

Hayaka Artı

In vertiginous augmentation of artistic and cultural activities of Istanbul, it is established to claim a type of an answer, a criticism, an inquiry to the heavy agenda and foremost to create a transforming contribution (+). Beyond everything HAYAKA ARTI says “Yes to Life!”.Visiting Hours:Wednesday-Saturday: 12.00-18.00

Address:

Çukurcuma Caddesi No:19A,34425 Tophane / Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 219 4246

Rampa Gallery

Located in Besiktas, Istanbul, is committed to the realization and presentation of exceptional artworks, to communicating with a broader audience and to supporting scholarly research about the gallery artists.Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 11.00-19.00Monday by appointment.

Address:

Şair Nedim Caddesi No: 21/A, 34357 Beşiktaş / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 327 0800

Akbank Sanat

Akbank Art has put efforts in the artistic development in Turkey for the last 20 years. Today it boasts a rich culture & arts program that covers various series of work in the fields of broadcasting, music, performing arts and plastic arts.Visiting Hours:Tuesday-Saturday: 10.30-19.30

Address:

Şht. Muhtar Mh. İstiklal Cd No:8, 34435 İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 252 3500

Rahmi Koç Museum

Miniaturk the world's largest miniature park in respect to its model area. The Park is open for visits every day.Box offices are open during the following hours:Visiting Hours:Everyday: 09.00-17.00

Address:

Hasköy Caddesi, No:5, 39380 Sütlüce / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 369 6600

Miniatürk

Miniaturk the world's largest miniature park in respect to its model area. The Park is open for visits every day.Box offices are open during the following hours:Visiting Hours:Everyday: 09.00-17.00

Address:

İmrahor Caddesi, 34445 Sütlüce - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 222 2882

x-ist gallery

x-its, established in 2004, is an art gallery to support young, contemporary and national artists in their professional endeavours based on universal ideas to strive for the visibility and rise of the national talent worldwide based on international criteria. Visiting Hours:Monday: 12.00-19.30Tuesday-Saturday: 11.00-19.30

C.A.M. Gallery

Beside to support contemporary art and young artists, C.A.M Gallery aims to review the universal aspects of art most effectively with conceptual exhibitions belong mainly human being and social realities, group exhibitions participated also international artist.Visiting Hours:10.00-18.30, Closed on Sunday and Mondays.

Address:

Şair Nedim Cd No:25, 34398 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 245 7975

Portakal Art Culture Centre

Raffi Portakal, who had embraced the family business from 1964 onwards, opened his own gallery in 1973. Portakal Art and Culture House has been published the quarterly P Art and Culture Magazine in Turkish and English from the spring of 1996 to the summer of 2010.Visiting Hours: 10.00-19.00, Closed on Sundays.

Address:

Evi Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi, No:8, 34250 Nişantaşı / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 225 4637

Dirimart Gallery

Dirimart, opened in February 2002, works with young and established Turkish artists, as well as having a growing roster of international names. With its dynamism and future-driven agenda, Dirimart participates in notable art fairs and envisions becoming the preferable partner for the world's leading artists and collectors. Visiting Hours:Monday-Saturday: 10.00-19.00

Address:

Abdi İpekçi Caddesi, No:7, 34365 Nişantaşı / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 291 3434

Gülhane Park

The Park Gülhane is one of the most historical parks which is in Fatih District. Alay Köşkü is located between the Topkapı Palace and Sarayburn.

Address:

Cankurtaran Mh., 34122 Fatih/Istanbul Province

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar was one of the biggest and oldest bazaars of the world at a time.

(0212) 522 3173

Address:

Taya Hatun Mh., 34120 Fatih/Istanbul Province

Galata Tower

The Spice Bazaar is famous with its herbalists in addition to spices, flower seeds, traditional products such as rare plant roots and hulls. You can all so find dried nuts, dried fruits, different foodstuff and delicatessen.

(0212) 293 8183

Address:

Bereketzade Mh., Galata Kulesi, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Yıldız Park

Yıldız Park, is a great park located in front of Yıldız Palace and Çırağan Palace, wherein two traditional Turkish houses are located as well.

(0212) 258 3080

Address:

Yıldız Mh., 34349 Beşiktaş/Istanbul Province

Pierre Loti

Pierre Loti, a French writer, was entitled as "Honorary Istanbul Citizen" in 1920. In that period, his name wass given to the hill and as well a café in the same hill with a panoramic view of Istanbul. To go to Pierre Loti you can take the cable car from Eyup to the Pierre Loti hill.

(0212) 497 1313

Address:

Binbirdirek Mh., Piyer Loti Cd No:1, 34400 Istanbul

Demiroren Shopping Mall

You can enjoy shopping cosmetics to clothing in the closest shopping mall which is just down stairs of Mama Shelter Istanbul.

Address:

Hüseyinağa Mh., İstiklal Cd No:54, 34421 İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 254 3438

City's Nişantaşı Shopping Mall

City's is a shopping mall that positions itself as a "Life Style Center" with its stores inside, which address all the income groups of the society.

Address:

Teşvikiye Mh., Teşvikiye Cd No:162, 34365 Şişli, Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 373 3333

Bahar Korçan

One of the well-known, leading fashion designers of Turkish fashion world.

Address:

Seraskerci Çıkmazı No:5, 34200 Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 249 3273

Lastik Pabuç

If you are searching for sneakers, this is the right address.

Address:

Camekan Sokaka, No:4/H Galata - Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 293 7923

ParisTexas

A store where you can find branded dresses, t-shirts, shoes, accessories and alternative stuff…

(0212) 252 6151

Address:

Şahkulu Mh., Büyük Hendek Cd No:4, 34420 İstanbul

Arzu Kaprol

The boutique of Arzu Kaprol is the place where you can find the collection which is already preferred by Meg Ryan, Kelly Rowland and Gisele Bundchen.

Özlem Süer

She doesn't just produce the wedding or night dresses, you can also find her creative pieces of her fast-fashion collections.

Address:

Teşvikiye Mh., Büyük Çiftlik Sk No:12, Şişli, Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 225 0129

Simay Bülbül

The main material of the collection is leather, which is used at jackets, dresses, tops, skirts, trousers and accessories.

Address:

Şahkulu Bostan Sk No:22/A Galata/İstanbul

Tel: (0212) 243 7320

Atelier 55

The biggest unique proposition of this boutique is everything can be sold. The painting which looks like a part of the decoration or the sculptures and the ceramics. The dresses are in the front row however they have lots of followers for shoe and accessories collections as well.

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Antique shops

Due the cultural diversity of Istanbul history , it's easy to find the pieces from old times. Çukurcuma is a place where you can find great and pieces with good quality, which belongs to Ottoman Empire or European history.

Address:

Çukurcuma, 34425 Beyoğlu / İstanbul

Bruno's Coiffeur

For haircut, or manicure& pedicure, Bruno's newly opened in Galata.

Address:

Serdarı Ekrem Sk. Doğan Apt. No:30-b, 34425 Galata-Beyoğlu / Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 245 5938

Cağaloğlu Hamamı

Cagaloglu Hammam is the biggest double Hammam of Istanbul.

Address:

Alemdar Mh., Cağaloğlu Hamamı Sk No:34, 34110 Fatih / Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 522 2424

Galatasaray Hamamı

You can experience relaxation with the mystic ambience just like the traditional Turkish Bath culture.